The city of Phoenix is the hub of the Valley of the Sun, a region that buzzes with fun activities and vibrant Southwest culture. The area’s many skyscrapers can’t begin to rival the surrounding mountain peaks, and that’s good news for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers eager to explore. Read More about Arizona

A black silhouette of a saguaro cactus stands against a fiery-colored sky as the sun sinks below the peaks and ridges of the surrounding mountains. This vista exists only in south-central Arizona, where desert beauty surrounds Arizona’s second-largest city, Tucson. Read More about Arizona